John C. Peters
OBJECTIVE: Experienced senior designer seeks a challenging position in architectural, structural, ship or pool design where expert technical and interpersonal skills, combined with availability to travel can be fully utilized and further developed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Siska Aurand Landscape Architects June 2006 - Present
Senior Designer
· Designed site and pool drawing sets for commercial and residential applications.
· Aligned shop drawings between our architects and private contractors.
· Adhered to code for appropriately sizing pumps, plumbing and filters for various commercial and residential pools.
· Researched a variety of cost factors for projects to report to landscape architect.
· Created positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues to facilitate problem-solving and project satisfaction.
Northrop Grumman November 2001 – May 2006
Associate Designer, Structural Overhaul
· Determined design repairs for a wide array of structures on naval aircraft carriers.
· Delivered accurate AutoCAD drawings and material lists while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
· Obtained confidential security clearance for federal contracts.
· Accessed secure archives of architectural drawings on mediums such as vellum and microfiche for project research and development.
· Coordinated and kept open lines of communication with multiple disciplines to maintain high standards of quality.
Triangle Tech October 2000 – June 2001
Laborer
· Maintained over forty computer workstations for cleanliness and functionality.
· Tutored groups of students in multiple math disciplines including basic math, algebra, geometry, and statics of strengths of materials.
· Assisted Design teachers in locating, reproducing, and distributing materials.
EDUCATION:
Triangle Tech 1999 - 2000
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology
Smethport Area High School 1994 – 1998
Diploma
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Multiple design software including AutoCAD, Microstation, CATIA, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor
PC proficient, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook e-mail